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Raven Fagelson, graduate of the Royal School of Needlework's certificate program, will teach beginning embroidery in a series of four classes: surface embroidery (9/8), cross stitch (9/15), canvas (9/22), and whitework (9/29). Registration required and limited (register here for all four classes). All supplies provided. Students must bring any magnification that they need. $5 suggested donation.

Raven Fagelson, graduate of the Royal School of Needlework's certificate program, will teach beginning embroidery in a series of four classes: surface embroidery (9/8), cross stitch (9/15), canvas (9/22), and whitework (9/29). Registration required and limited (register here for all four classes). All supplies provided. Students must bring any magnification that they need. $5 suggested donation.

Let's celebrate Welcoming Week together with an International Potluck. Welcoming Week strives to bring together immigrants and U.S. born citizens in their communities. We believe that food is the best way to get the conversation started. This potluck is open to all residents. This as a great opportunity to enjoy the diversity of our growing community. All participants are asked to bring one interesting dish (with perhaps a story) to share. Main courses, salads and desserts are most welcomed. We will supply the drinks and entertainment.

This year, we will be enjoying West African music with Camara Drum and Dance. Yamoussa Camara currently teaches West African dance at Carnegie Mellon University and Point Park University, and the African Drum Ensemble at the University of Pittsburgh. For the general public, he teaches West African Drum and Dance classes at Bodiography Center for Movement and West African Dance at Waverly Presbyterian Church.

We will enjoy our shared meal in the library's courtyard. Families of all ages are welcome. Registration helpful for seating and other preparations, but not required. Please register here or call the library at 412-531-1912.

Let's celebrate Welcoming Week together with an International Potluck. Welcoming Week strives to bring together immigrants and U.S. born citizens in their communities. We believe that food is the best way to get the conversation started. This potluck is open to all residents. This as a great opportunity to enjoy the diversity of our growing community. All participants are asked to bring one interesting dish (with perhaps a story) to share. Main courses, salads and desserts are most welcomed. We will supply the drinks and entertainment.

This year, we will be enjoying West African music with Camara Drum and Dance. Yamoussa Camara currently teaches West African dance at Carnegie Mellon University and Point Park University, and the African Drum Ensemble at the University of Pittsburgh. For the general public, he teaches West African Drum and Dance classes at Bodiography Center for Movement and West African Dance at Waverly Presbyterian Church.

We will enjoy our shared meal in the library's courtyard. Families of all ages are welcome. Registration helpful for seating and other preparations, but not required. Please register here or call the library at 412-531-1912.

Join others in discussing family history as well as picking up tips on research. New members welcome!

Today's speaker is Sierra Green who will present “An Archivist's Guide to Genealogical Research at the Heinz History Center". Sierra, an archivist with the Heinz History Center, will share how the individual voices of ancestors can be discovered in employment records, personal family records, organizational records, local government records, funeral home records, and the records of churches and synagogues. This session will also provide guidance on how to harness collections in order to traverse time and recreate your ancestor’s historical setting in Western Pennsylvania.

Join others in discussing family history as well as picking up tips on research. New members welcome!

Today's speaker is Sierra Green who will present “An Archivist's Guide to Genealogical Research at the Heinz History Center". Sierra, an archivist with the Heinz History Center, will share how the individual voices of ancestors can be discovered in employment records, personal family records, organizational records, local government records, funeral home records, and the records of churches and synagogues. This session will also provide guidance on how to harness collections in order to traverse time and recreate your ancestor’s historical setting in Western Pennsylvania.

This English as a Second Language tutor training workshop is a presentation of Literacy Pittsburgh Council in cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library. Register at 412-393-7645 or rhatcher@literacypittsburgh.org

This English as a Second Language tutor training workshop is a presentation of Literacy Pittsburgh Council in cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library. Register at 412-393-7645 or rhatcher@literacypittsburgh.org

Discover the beauty within with simple meditation techniques. Meditation improves physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual health and brings out a well-rounded personality, if practiced regularly. These classes are offered free of charge or obligation. No reservations are required.

If you are new to meditation or have never attended one of these sessions before, please arrive at 6:30 for instruction. Those who have attended before can arrive at 7.

Discover the beauty within with simple meditation techniques. Meditation improves physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual health and brings out a well-rounded personality, if practiced regularly. These classes are offered free of charge or obligation. No reservations are required.

If you are new to meditation or have never attended one of these sessions before, please arrive at 6:30 for instruction. Those who have attended before can arrive at 7.

"Everything I know, I learned from dogs." -- Nora Roberts. Therapy dogs, with their friendly and easy-going temperaments, provide psychological and physiological therapy by interacting with people. Join us every third Tuesday for an enjoyable hour of petting and dog loving with Therapy Dogs International. Ideal for seniors and Intellectually Disabled adults and their caregivers. Registration helpful for planning purposes, but not required.

"Everything I know, I learned from dogs." -- Nora Roberts. Therapy dogs, with their friendly and easy-going temperaments, provide psychological and physiological therapy by interacting with people. Join us every third Tuesday for an enjoyable hour of petting and dog loving with Therapy Dogs International. Ideal for seniors and Intellectually Disabled adults and their caregivers. Registration helpful for planning purposes, but not required.

Jay Poliziani, Director of Northside Common Ministries, will talk about their sponsored art exhibit "Walk on By" containing mixed media works that aim to tell the individual stories of the homeless. The exhibit showcases posters, pictures, videos, illustrations and comics by eleven participating artists who documented the everyday lives of local homeless, focusing on the lack of visibility many of them face. The exhibit will be on display at Mt. Lebanon Public Library in February 2020.

Jay Poliziani, Director of Northside Common Ministries, will talk about their sponsored art exhibit "Walk on By" containing mixed media works that aim to tell the individual stories of the homeless. The exhibit showcases posters, pictures, videos, illustrations and comics by eleven participating artists who documented the everyday lives of local homeless, focusing on the lack of visibility many of them face. The exhibit will be on display at Mt. Lebanon Public Library in February 2020.

Join us for a fun night of strategy and competition playing Euro-style board games. This group is intended for high school students through adults. If you're a seasoned gamer, feel free to bring your own games; if you're new to this style of game play, here are some examples of what will be available:

Worker placement games (Settlers of Catan, Agricola)

Deck builders (Dominion, Ascension),

Cooperative games (Arkham Horror, Flash Point)

Join us to challenge yourself in friendly competition and meet some new Meeple!

Join us for a fun night of strategy and competition playing Euro-style board games. This group is intended for high school students through adults. If you're a seasoned gamer, feel free to bring your own games; if you're new to this style of game play, here are some examples of what will be available:

Worker placement games (Settlers of Catan, Agricola)

Deck builders (Dominion, Ascension),

Cooperative games (Arkham Horror, Flash Point)

Join us to challenge yourself in friendly competition and meet some new Meeple!

Whether or not you are experienced at knit and crochet or just learning, please join us for this time to work on your own projects. Yarn, tools, advice and encouragement are available. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.

Whether or not you are experienced at knit and crochet or just learning, please join us for this time to work on your own projects. Yarn, tools, advice and encouragement are available. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.

Literacy Pittsburgh students are invited to practice their English in an informal setting. Please register with Lee Ann in at lbryan@literacypittsburgh.org to participate. Presented in cooperation with the Literacy Pittsburgh. (You must be a Literacy Pittsburgh student to participate)

Literacy Pittsburgh students are invited to practice their English in an informal setting. Please register with Lee Ann in at lbryan@literacypittsburgh.org to participate. Presented in cooperation with the Literacy Pittsburgh. (You must be a Literacy Pittsburgh student to participate)

This English as a Second Language tutor training workshop is a presentation of Literacy Pittsburgh Council in cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library. Register at 412-393-7645 or rhatcher@literacypittsburgh.org

This English as a Second Language tutor training workshop is a presentation of Literacy Pittsburgh Council in cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library. Register at 412-393-7645 or rhatcher@literacypittsburgh.org

WorkAble combines the services of career counselors, regional employers and volunteers to provide seamless services in geographically diverse locations throughout Allegheny County. Funded through the United Way of Allegheny County, WorkAble takes a holistic approach to helping people with their job search. Job seekers will work closely with a career counselor to create and implement a job search plan. WorkAble provides access to free one-on-one career counseling, workshops, employer-hiring events, career fairs and networking opportunities.

WorkAble combines the services of career counselors, regional employers and volunteers to provide seamless services in geographically diverse locations throughout Allegheny County. Funded through the United Way of Allegheny County, WorkAble takes a holistic approach to helping people with their job search. Job seekers will work closely with a career counselor to create and implement a job search plan. WorkAble provides access to free one-on-one career counseling, workshops, employer-hiring events, career fairs and networking opportunities.

Monette Shuttleworth from the Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh leads this montly program. She will provide background, support tips and answer any questions!

Yin Yoga is slow-paced and meditative in nature and serves to complement to more active yoga (Yang) styles. Yin Yoga emphasizes passive postures held for several minutes at a time, with muscles in a relaxed state. The connective tissue in and around the muscles and joints is targeted. Ultimately, Yin Yoga promotes the vitality, hydration, mobility and strength of the connective tissue. It also enhances a balanced flow of energetic circulation leading to a state of calmness, contentment and an overall lasting feeling of relaxation. Please bring a yoga mat, a pillow, and beach towel to support your practice. Registration helpful, but not necessary.

Monette Shuttleworth from the Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh leads this montly program. She will provide background, support tips and answer any questions!

Yin Yoga is slow-paced and meditative in nature and serves to complement to more active yoga (Yang) styles. Yin Yoga emphasizes passive postures held for several minutes at a time, with muscles in a relaxed state. The connective tissue in and around the muscles and joints is targeted. Ultimately, Yin Yoga promotes the vitality, hydration, mobility and strength of the connective tissue. It also enhances a balanced flow of energetic circulation leading to a state of calmness, contentment and an overall lasting feeling of relaxation. Please bring a yoga mat, a pillow, and beach towel to support your practice. Registration helpful, but not necessary.

A monthly hangout for fans of tabletop roleplaying and collectible trading card games such as Dungeons and Dragons and Magic the Gathering. Bring your own cards, minis, and dice to trade, paint, and play. We'll provide a dungeonmaster, playmats, and rulebooks.
Want to try your hand at being a DM? Contact Miss Rachel or Miss Katie about running a game session during Friday Unplugged.

A monthly hangout for fans of tabletop roleplaying and collectible trading card games such as Dungeons and Dragons and Magic the Gathering. Bring your own cards, minis, and dice to trade, paint, and play. We'll provide a dungeonmaster, playmats, and rulebooks.
Want to try your hand at being a DM? Contact Miss Rachel or Miss Katie about running a game session during Friday Unplugged.

The Library is no longer providing beginner instruction on the first Thursday of every month. Basic knowledge of and some playing experience with Mah Jongg is now required.

Mah Jongg is an ancient game that originated in China and, although a game of strategy and skill, also involves a certain amount of luck and is lots of fun! You can play the National Mah Jongg League version of the game on Thursday nights from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the upstairs open game section of the Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

The Library is no longer providing beginner instruction on the first Thursday of every month. Basic knowledge of and some playing experience with Mah Jongg is now required.

Mah Jongg is an ancient game that originated in China and, although a game of strategy and skill, also involves a certain amount of luck and is lots of fun! You can play the National Mah Jongg League version of the game on Thursday nights from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the upstairs open game section of the Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

You're invited to a sneak preview of Little Lake Theater’s performance of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. In addition to show excerpts, you will get to play theater games, talk to the artistic director, and hear about life backstage! For kids entering 2nd-5th grade. Registrations starts August 29.

You're invited to a sneak preview of Little Lake Theater’s performance of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. In addition to show excerpts, you will get to play theater games, talk to the artistic director, and hear about life backstage! For kids entering 2nd-5th grade. Registrations starts August 29.

Amy Stewart's Kopp Sisters novels, starting with Girl Waits with Gun, are based on the true story of three extraordinary women: Constance, Norma, and Fleurette Kopp. In 2012, Stewart stumbled across a 1914 newspaper article about them and went on to uncover their amazing history through genealogical archives, court records, old newspapers, and interviews with family members. From their story, she is writing a series about the Kopp sisters and their adventures in crime-fighting. Stewart will share photographs and stories about these extraordinary women and the fascinating historical background that shaped their world a hundred years ago.

Fresh Air's book critic Maureen Corrigan said that the novels "take readers on a lively chase through a lost world. It’s a colorful and inventive adventure tale that also contains a serious message at its core about the importance of meaningful work to women’s identities and, in some cases, survival."

City Books will have Amy's books for sale at the event. Her new book, Kopp Sisters on the March, will be released on September 17 and available for purchase at the event. Cash or check only. If you would like to pre-order a copy of Kopp Sisters on the March to pickup at the event, please call City Books at 412-321-7323. You can pay with a credit card by phone. Thank you!

Amy Stewart's Kopp Sisters novels, starting with Girl Waits with Gun, are based on the true story of three extraordinary women: Constance, Norma, and Fleurette Kopp. In 2012, Stewart stumbled across a 1914 newspaper article about them and went on to uncover their amazing history through genealogical archives, court records, old newspapers, and interviews with family members. From their story, she is writing a series about the Kopp sisters and their adventures in crime-fighting. Stewart will share photographs and stories about these extraordinary women and the fascinating historical background that shaped their world a hundred years ago.

Fresh Air's book critic Maureen Corrigan said that the novels "take readers on a lively chase through a lost world. It’s a colorful and inventive adventure tale that also contains a serious message at its core about the importance of meaningful work to women’s identities and, in some cases, survival."

City Books will have Amy's books for sale at the event. Her new book, Kopp Sisters on the March, will be released on September 17 and available for purchase at the event. Cash or check only. If you would like to pre-order a copy of Kopp Sisters on the March to pickup at the event, please call City Books at 412-321-7323. You can pay with a credit card by phone. Thank you!

Join us for a 60-minute Vinyasa Yoga class with certified yoga instructors. Vinyasa Yoga consists of flowing movements synchronized to your breath rhythm. Modifications and intensification will be offered to meet the needs of beginner students as well as those with a seasoned yoga practice. The flowing sequence will help you build strength, increase flexibility, find mental focus, and teach you how to listen to your body. Each class will begin with warm up flows, followed by a creative standing/ balancing series, floor work and stretching, and ending with a savasana (a resting pose). We encourage the use of yoga props during practice. If you have a yoga block, a yoga strap or a hand towel you're welcome to bring them to class but they are not required. Each participant should bring a yoga mat, water and any yoga questions you may have. We love to talk yoga and we look forward to seeing you on your mat soon!

Join us for a 60-minute Vinyasa Yoga class with certified yoga instructors. Vinyasa Yoga consists of flowing movements synchronized to your breath rhythm. Modifications and intensification will be offered to meet the needs of beginner students as well as those with a seasoned yoga practice. The flowing sequence will help you build strength, increase flexibility, find mental focus, and teach you how to listen to your body. Each class will begin with warm up flows, followed by a creative standing/ balancing series, floor work and stretching, and ending with a savasana (a resting pose). We encourage the use of yoga props during practice. If you have a yoga block, a yoga strap or a hand towel you're welcome to bring them to class but they are not required. Each participant should bring a yoga mat, water and any yoga questions you may have. We love to talk yoga and we look forward to seeing you on your mat soon!

Jack Fairweather is a former war reporter in Iraq and Afghanistan and the author of A War of Choice and The Good War. He has served as the Daily Telegraph’s Baghdad bureau chief, and as a video journalist for the Washington Post in Afghanistan. His war coverage has won a British Press Award and an Overseas Press Club award citation.

Jack will speak about his new book, The Volunteer: The True Story of the Resistance Hero who Infiltrated Auschwitz. Taking place in Nazi-occupied Poland, it follows the story of Polish underground operative Witold Pilecki who volunteers for a secret mission to infiltrate Auschwitz. Completely erased from the historical record by Poland’s Communist government, Pilecki remains almost unknown to the world -- until now.

Please Note: Mr. Fairweather will be signing books starting at 1:30PM until 2:00PM. His lecture will start at 2:00PM. Copies of his book will be available to purchase.

Jack Fairweather is a former war reporter in Iraq and Afghanistan and the author of A War of Choice and The Good War. He has served as the Daily Telegraph’s Baghdad bureau chief, and as a video journalist for the Washington Post in Afghanistan. His war coverage has won a British Press Award and an Overseas Press Club award citation.

Jack will speak about his new book, The Volunteer: The True Story of the Resistance Hero who Infiltrated Auschwitz. Taking place in Nazi-occupied Poland, it follows the story of Polish underground operative Witold Pilecki who volunteers for a secret mission to infiltrate Auschwitz. Completely erased from the historical record by Poland’s Communist government, Pilecki remains almost unknown to the world -- until now.

Please Note: Mr. Fairweather will be signing books starting at 1:30PM until 2:00PM. His lecture will start at 2:00PM. Copies of his book will be available to purchase.

Raven Fagelson, graduate of the Royal School of Needlework's certificate program, will teach beginning embroidery in a series of four classes: surface embroidery (9/8), cross stitch (9/15), canvas (9/22), and whitework (9/29). Registration required and limited (register here for all four classes). All supplies provided. Students must bring any magnification that they need. $5 suggested donation.

Raven Fagelson, graduate of the Royal School of Needlework's certificate program, will teach beginning embroidery in a series of four classes: surface embroidery (9/8), cross stitch (9/15), canvas (9/22), and whitework (9/29). Registration required and limited (register here for all four classes). All supplies provided. Students must bring any magnification that they need. $5 suggested donation.

Do you struggle with homeless, mentally ill and addicted patrons? This interactive training will teach you why homeless individuals do what they do and the practical tools for resolving problems and deescalating conflict. After this training, you will have more confidence with homeless patrons. This training is based on the ALA book, “The Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness.” Library staff will receive 3 hrs. CE credit. Training is ideal for library staff, municipal professionals and anyone who encounters the homeless.

Do you struggle with homeless, mentally ill and addicted patrons? This interactive training will teach you why homeless individuals do what they do and the practical tools for resolving problems and deescalating conflict. After this training, you will have more confidence with homeless patrons. This training is based on the ALA book, “The Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness.” Library staff will receive 3 hrs. CE credit. Training is ideal for library staff, municipal professionals and anyone who encounters the homeless.

Mingle with good books and neighbors each month. Thought provoking discussions of books from different genres. Book Chat is for seniors (formerly known as the PALs Book Group). This month's selection isHouse Made of Dawn by N. Scott Momaday. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk.

Mingle with good books and neighbors each month. Thought provoking discussions of books from different genres. Book Chat is for seniors (formerly known as the PALs Book Group). This month's selection isHouse Made of Dawn by N. Scott Momaday. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk.

Did you know that a child enters foster care every two minutes? Right now, there are over 450,000 children in care across the US? Please join us for an evening workshop all about foster care. We will explore: What is foster care? Who are the families impacted? As well as the history of child welfare and the system today. Join staff members from Every Child, Inc. (a local children’s service agency), as well as a local foster parent to discuss children’s experience in foster care and the hard, but rewarding role of foster caregivers.

Did you know that a child enters foster care every two minutes? Right now, there are over 450,000 children in care across the US? Please join us for an evening workshop all about foster care. We will explore: What is foster care? Who are the families impacted? As well as the history of child welfare and the system today. Join staff members from Every Child, Inc. (a local children’s service agency), as well as a local foster parent to discuss children’s experience in foster care and the hard, but rewarding role of foster caregivers.

Adult coloring is becoming one of the most popular ways to relax and express creativity. All supplies and coloring pages provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring books, markers or pencils! 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.

Adult coloring is becoming one of the most popular ways to relax and express creativity. All supplies and coloring pages provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring books, markers or pencils! 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.

Write or Die (WorD) is a Pittsburgh, PA science fiction, fantasy & horror writing and critique group. Established in 1996, it has been steadily growing since then. Meetings are free to attend and open to the public. Our group includes experienced writers with decades of writing experience behind them, and newcomers who have yet to see anything in print.

What exactly do we do?

We're writers of science fiction, fantasy and horror, and we gather together to share our work with each other and gain insight so we can all become better writers. We look for the good in your work and always strive to point out the good parts but understand, as a Critique Group we will also give you helpful criticism that will help you make your writing better. We look for mistakes and problems with your writing so that you can make it better.

Write or Die (WorD) is a Pittsburgh, PA science fiction, fantasy & horror writing and critique group. Established in 1996, it has been steadily growing since then. Meetings are free to attend and open to the public. Our group includes experienced writers with decades of writing experience behind them, and newcomers who have yet to see anything in print.

What exactly do we do?

We're writers of science fiction, fantasy and horror, and we gather together to share our work with each other and gain insight so we can all become better writers. We look for the good in your work and always strive to point out the good parts but understand, as a Critique Group we will also give you helpful criticism that will help you make your writing better. We look for mistakes and problems with your writing so that you can make it better.

Join us for a fun night of strategy and competition playing Euro-style board games. This group is intended for high school students through adults. If you're a seasoned gamer, feel free to bring your own games; if you're new to this style of game play, here are some examples of what will be available:

Worker placement games (Settlers of Catan, Agricola)

Deck builders (Dominion, Ascension),

Cooperative games (Arkham Horror, Flash Point)

Join us to challenge yourself in friendly competition and meet some new Meeple!

Join us for a fun night of strategy and competition playing Euro-style board games. This group is intended for high school students through adults. If you're a seasoned gamer, feel free to bring your own games; if you're new to this style of game play, here are some examples of what will be available:

Worker placement games (Settlers of Catan, Agricola)

Deck builders (Dominion, Ascension),

Cooperative games (Arkham Horror, Flash Point)

Join us to challenge yourself in friendly competition and meet some new Meeple!

Like to try arts and crafts, or movement, music and song? Like to learn new things, listen to stories or just enjoy laughing with friends? All intellectually disabled adults (and their aides) are welcome to our Achievers Activity Group on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.

Like to try arts and crafts, or movement, music and song? Like to learn new things, listen to stories or just enjoy laughing with friends? All intellectually disabled adults (and their aides) are welcome to our Achievers Activity Group on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.

Literacy Pittsburgh students are invited to practice their English in an informal setting. Please register with Lee Ann in at lbryan@literacypittsburgh.org to participate. Presented in cooperation with the Literacy Pittsburgh. (You must be a Literacy Pittsburgh student to participate)

Literacy Pittsburgh students are invited to practice their English in an informal setting. Please register with Lee Ann in at lbryan@literacypittsburgh.org to participate. Presented in cooperation with the Literacy Pittsburgh. (You must be a Literacy Pittsburgh student to participate)

This book club meets in the event room at Houlihan's in the Galleria on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Munchies and non-alchoholic beverages are sponsored by the Lions Club. The book group is open to everyone. The book pairings for the most part are a pairing of non-fiction and fiction titles. Each pairing has a relationship to a specific time period or theme. All titles will be available a month in advance at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library's front desk for participants to check out prior to the meeting. Please direct any questions to Sharon Bruni, Associate Director of Public Services 412.942.0932.

This book club meets in the event room at Houlihan's in the Galleria on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Munchies and non-alchoholic beverages are sponsored by the Lions Club. The book group is open to everyone. The book pairings for the most part are a pairing of non-fiction and fiction titles. Each pairing has a relationship to a specific time period or theme. All titles will be available a month in advance at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library's front desk for participants to check out prior to the meeting. Please direct any questions to Sharon Bruni, Associate Director of Public Services 412.942.0932.

September 25, 2019Novel: “A Fire Upon the Deep” by Vernor VingeShort Fiction:
“Tontong’s Summer” by Xia Jia
“A Work of Art” by James Blish

October 23, 2019 (Scott)Novel: “Artemis” by Andy WierShort Fiction:
“Elvis at the White House” by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
“Bring the Kids and Revisit the Past at the Traveling Retro Funfair” by Seanan McGuire

September 25, 2019Novel: “A Fire Upon the Deep” by Vernor VingeShort Fiction:
“Tontong’s Summer” by Xia Jia
“A Work of Art” by James Blish

October 23, 2019 (Scott)Novel: “Artemis” by Andy WierShort Fiction:
“Elvis at the White House” by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
“Bring the Kids and Revisit the Past at the Traveling Retro Funfair” by Seanan McGuire

Pendemer Productions presents Mothers and Sons, a play by Terrence McNally. At turns funny and powerful, MOTHERS AND SONS portrays a woman who pays an unexpected visit to the New York apartment of her late son's partner, who is now married to another man and has a young son. Challenged to face how society has changed around her, generations collide as she revisits the past and begins to see the life her son might have led. Written by five-time Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally, MOTHERS AND SONS was hailed by the New York Observer as "A masterpiece. Profound, heartbreaking and triumphant!"

Suggested audience is older teens and adults. Discussion to follow the performance.

There will be three separate performances at Mt. Lebanon Public Library:

PENDEMER PRODUCTIONS is a non-profit community theater that presents plays and musicals that are new to, or infrequently performed in, the Pittsburgh area. These are shows that examine and illuminate the human condition in dramatic, comic and/or musical terms. The theater also provides a training ground for stage novices, as well as a showcase for more seasoned theatrical practitioners.

Pendemer Productions presents Mothers and Sons, a play by Terrence McNally. At turns funny and powerful, MOTHERS AND SONS portrays a woman who pays an unexpected visit to the New York apartment of her late son's partner, who is now married to another man and has a young son. Challenged to face how society has changed around her, generations collide as she revisits the past and begins to see the life her son might have led. Written by five-time Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally, MOTHERS AND SONS was hailed by the New York Observer as "A masterpiece. Profound, heartbreaking and triumphant!"

Suggested audience is older teens and adults. Discussion to follow the performance.

There will be three separate performances at Mt. Lebanon Public Library:

PENDEMER PRODUCTIONS is a non-profit community theater that presents plays and musicals that are new to, or infrequently performed in, the Pittsburgh area. These are shows that examine and illuminate the human condition in dramatic, comic and/or musical terms. The theater also provides a training ground for stage novices, as well as a showcase for more seasoned theatrical practitioners.

WorkAble combines the services of career counselors, regional employers and volunteers to provide seamless services in geographically diverse locations throughout Allegheny County. Funded through the United Way of Allegheny County, WorkAble takes a holistic approach to helping people with their job search. Job seekers will work closely with a career counselor to create and implement a job search plan. WorkAble provides access to free one-on-one career counseling, workshops, employer-hiring events, career fairs and networking opportunities.

WorkAble combines the services of career counselors, regional employers and volunteers to provide seamless services in geographically diverse locations throughout Allegheny County. Funded through the United Way of Allegheny County, WorkAble takes a holistic approach to helping people with their job search. Job seekers will work closely with a career counselor to create and implement a job search plan. WorkAble provides access to free one-on-one career counseling, workshops, employer-hiring events, career fairs and networking opportunities.

Zentangle is a simple technique of pattern drawing that is relaxing, meditative, intriguing, and FUN. All you need is a pen and paper—and you are all set to begin. This group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month for two hours.

Zentangle is a simple technique of pattern drawing that is relaxing, meditative, intriguing, and FUN. All you need is a pen and paper—and you are all set to begin. This group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month for two hours.

The Library is no longer providing beginner instruction on the first Thursday of every month. Basic knowledge of and some playing experience with Mah Jongg is now required.

Mah Jongg is an ancient game that originated in China and, although a game of strategy and skill, also involves a certain amount of luck and is lots of fun! You can play the National Mah Jongg League version of the game on Thursday nights from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the upstairs open game section of the Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

The Library is no longer providing beginner instruction on the first Thursday of every month. Basic knowledge of and some playing experience with Mah Jongg is now required.

Mah Jongg is an ancient game that originated in China and, although a game of strategy and skill, also involves a certain amount of luck and is lots of fun! You can play the National Mah Jongg League version of the game on Thursday nights from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the upstairs open game section of the Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

Pendemer Productions presents Mothers and Sons, a play by Terrence McNally. At turns funny and powerful, MOTHERS AND SONS portrays a woman who pays an unexpected visit to the New York apartment of her late son's partner, who is now married to another man and has a young son. Challenged to face how society has changed around her, generations collide as she revisits the past and begins to see the life her son might have led. Written by five-time Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally, MOTHERS AND SONS was hailed by the New York Observer as "A masterpiece. Profound, heartbreaking and triumphant!"

Suggested audience is older teens and adults. Discussion to follow the performance.

There will be three separate performances at Mt. Lebanon Public Library:

PENDEMER PRODUCTIONS is a non-profit community theater that presents plays and musicals that are new to, or infrequently performed in, the Pittsburgh area. These are shows that examine and illuminate the human condition in dramatic, comic and/or musical terms. The theater also provides a training ground for stage novices, as well as a showcase for more seasoned theatrical practitioners.

Pendemer Productions presents Mothers and Sons, a play by Terrence McNally. At turns funny and powerful, MOTHERS AND SONS portrays a woman who pays an unexpected visit to the New York apartment of her late son's partner, who is now married to another man and has a young son. Challenged to face how society has changed around her, generations collide as she revisits the past and begins to see the life her son might have led. Written by five-time Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally, MOTHERS AND SONS was hailed by the New York Observer as "A masterpiece. Profound, heartbreaking and triumphant!"

Suggested audience is older teens and adults. Discussion to follow the performance.

There will be three separate performances at Mt. Lebanon Public Library:

PENDEMER PRODUCTIONS is a non-profit community theater that presents plays and musicals that are new to, or infrequently performed in, the Pittsburgh area. These are shows that examine and illuminate the human condition in dramatic, comic and/or musical terms. The theater also provides a training ground for stage novices, as well as a showcase for more seasoned theatrical practitioners.

Once a month, teen musicians, storytellers, poets, and podcasters are invited to utilize our ipads, macbooks, and an assortment of unusual instruments for some open studio time to work on and record songs and spoken word material! No registration or experience is required.

Once a month, teen musicians, storytellers, poets, and podcasters are invited to utilize our ipads, macbooks, and an assortment of unusual instruments for some open studio time to work on and record songs and spoken word material! No registration or experience is required.

This English as a Second Language tutor training workshop is a presentation of Literacy Pittsburgh Council in cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library. Register at 412-393-7645 or rhatcher@literacypittsburgh.org

This English as a Second Language tutor training workshop is a presentation of Literacy Pittsburgh Council in cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library. Register at 412-393-7645 or rhatcher@literacypittsburgh.org

Join us for an adventure in learning Irish Gaelic, “Gaeilge” or just “Irish” as it is known on the emerald isle, Saturdays, here at the Mt. Lebanon Library.

This course is aimed at developing basic conversational skills with no previous knowledge assumed. We will be using the online Buntus Cainte (Fundamentals of Speech) course as a basis for the lessons and a subscription will be included free for all who sign up. Additional notes on turns of phrase, points of grammar, etc. will accompany each lesson.

Irish is the original language of Ireland and has had a difficult history. Outlawed for many years under pain of death, it was kept alive and still exists today as the first language in different areas of the country. It has been recently undergoing somewhat of a resurgence as it is now becoming more popular among the youth.

Irish is one of the Celtic languages, which include Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, Breton, Cornish and Manx. This class of languages is rather unique and unrelated to other modern languages.

Join us for an adventure in learning Irish Gaelic, “Gaeilge” or just “Irish” as it is known on the emerald isle, Saturdays, here at the Mt. Lebanon Library.

This course is aimed at developing basic conversational skills with no previous knowledge assumed. We will be using the online Buntus Cainte (Fundamentals of Speech) course as a basis for the lessons and a subscription will be included free for all who sign up. Additional notes on turns of phrase, points of grammar, etc. will accompany each lesson.

Irish is the original language of Ireland and has had a difficult history. Outlawed for many years under pain of death, it was kept alive and still exists today as the first language in different areas of the country. It has been recently undergoing somewhat of a resurgence as it is now becoming more popular among the youth.

Irish is one of the Celtic languages, which include Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, Breton, Cornish and Manx. This class of languages is rather unique and unrelated to other modern languages.

Raven Fagelson, graduate of the Royal School of Needlework's certificate program, will teach beginning embroidery in a series of four classes: surface embroidery (9/8), cross stitch (9/15), canvas (9/22), and whitework (9/29). Registration required and limited (register here for all four classes). All supplies provided. Students must bring any magnification that they need. $5 suggested donation.

Raven Fagelson, graduate of the Royal School of Needlework's certificate program, will teach beginning embroidery in a series of four classes: surface embroidery (9/8), cross stitch (9/15), canvas (9/22), and whitework (9/29). Registration required and limited (register here for all four classes). All supplies provided. Students must bring any magnification that they need. $5 suggested donation.

Pendemer Productions presents Mothers and Sons, a play by Terrence McNally. At turns funny and powerful, MOTHERS AND SONS portrays a woman who pays an unexpected visit to the New York apartment of her late son's partner, who is now married to another man and has a young son. Challenged to face how society has changed around her, generations collide as she revisits the past and begins to see the life her son might have led. Written by five-time Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally, MOTHERS AND SONS was hailed by the New York Observer as "A masterpiece. Profound, heartbreaking and triumphant!"

Suggested audience is older teens and adults. Discussion to follow the performance.

There will be three separate performances at Mt. Lebanon Public Library:

PENDEMER PRODUCTIONS is a non-profit community theater that presents plays and musicals that are new to, or infrequently performed in, the Pittsburgh area. These are shows that examine and illuminate the human condition in dramatic, comic and/or musical terms. The theater also provides a training ground for stage novices, as well as a showcase for more seasoned theatrical practitioners.

Pendemer Productions presents Mothers and Sons, a play by Terrence McNally. At turns funny and powerful, MOTHERS AND SONS portrays a woman who pays an unexpected visit to the New York apartment of her late son's partner, who is now married to another man and has a young son. Challenged to face how society has changed around her, generations collide as she revisits the past and begins to see the life her son might have led. Written by five-time Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally, MOTHERS AND SONS was hailed by the New York Observer as "A masterpiece. Profound, heartbreaking and triumphant!"

Suggested audience is older teens and adults. Discussion to follow the performance.

There will be three separate performances at Mt. Lebanon Public Library:

PENDEMER PRODUCTIONS is a non-profit community theater that presents plays and musicals that are new to, or infrequently performed in, the Pittsburgh area. These are shows that examine and illuminate the human condition in dramatic, comic and/or musical terms. The theater also provides a training ground for stage novices, as well as a showcase for more seasoned theatrical practitioners.

Facilitators Glenn Flickinger and Scott Moore are local history enthusiasts with expertise on a wide range of topics. Both have teaching experience. They hope participants will enjoy learning more about history while engaging with their community.

Facilitators Glenn Flickinger and Scott Moore are local history enthusiasts with expertise on a wide range of topics. Both have teaching experience. They hope participants will enjoy learning more about history while engaging with their community.

Join us for a fun night of strategy and competition playing Euro-style board games. This group is intended for high school students through adults. If you're a seasoned gamer, feel free to bring your own games; if you're new to this style of game play, here are some examples of what will be available:

Worker placement games (Settlers of Catan, Agricola)

Deck builders (Dominion, Ascension),

Cooperative games (Arkham Horror, Flash Point)

Join us to challenge yourself in friendly competition and meet some new Meeple!

Join us for a fun night of strategy and competition playing Euro-style board games. This group is intended for high school students through adults. If you're a seasoned gamer, feel free to bring your own games; if you're new to this style of game play, here are some examples of what will be available:

Worker placement games (Settlers of Catan, Agricola)

Deck builders (Dominion, Ascension),

Cooperative games (Arkham Horror, Flash Point)

Join us to challenge yourself in friendly competition and meet some new Meeple!

Whether or not you are experienced at knit and crochet or just learning, please join us for this time to work on your own projects. Yarn, tools, advice and encouragement are available. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.

Whether or not you are experienced at knit and crochet or just learning, please join us for this time to work on your own projects. Yarn, tools, advice and encouragement are available. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.

Literacy Pittsburgh students are invited to practice their English in an informal setting. Please register with Lee Ann in at lbryan@literacypittsburgh.org to participate. Presented in cooperation with the Literacy Pittsburgh. (You must be a Literacy Pittsburgh student to participate)

Literacy Pittsburgh students are invited to practice their English in an informal setting. Please register with Lee Ann in at lbryan@literacypittsburgh.org to participate. Presented in cooperation with the Literacy Pittsburgh. (You must be a Literacy Pittsburgh student to participate)

Most of us have an understanding of the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Few are acquainted with the aftermath in which our Navy undertook to clear the harbor and salvage what was left of the US battle fleet. Join radio's Mike Plaskett for more stories and photos of miracles of accomplishment. In part I, we learned about the USS Washington, West Virginia and Arizona. This time we'll discuss ships that the Navy brass considered goners: the USS Oklahoma, the mine flagship Oglala and three destroyers, Shaw, Cassin and Downes. No surprise, US sailors and civilians in this phase of the war were incredibly capable and courageous -- they were truly the "First Team."

Most of us have an understanding of the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Few are acquainted with the aftermath in which our Navy undertook to clear the harbor and salvage what was left of the US battle fleet. Join radio's Mike Plaskett for more stories and photos of miracles of accomplishment. In part I, we learned about the USS Washington, West Virginia and Arizona. This time we'll discuss ships that the Navy brass considered goners: the USS Oklahoma, the mine flagship Oglala and three destroyers, Shaw, Cassin and Downes. No surprise, US sailors and civilians in this phase of the war were incredibly capable and courageous -- they were truly the "First Team."

Are you crazy for comics? Then join us as we read graphic novels, discuss, draw, and create!

For kids in grades 3, 4, and 5. Pre-registration is required by checking out the book club selection prior to the meeting. October's book will be available at the Children's Desk on September 4th at 9am.

All book club books are available at the Children’s Desk one month prior to the meeting. Registration for all clubs occurs when the book is checked out from the library.

Are you crazy for comics? Then join us as we read graphic novels, discuss, draw, and create!

For kids in grades 3, 4, and 5. Pre-registration is required by checking out the book club selection prior to the meeting. October's book will be available at the Children's Desk on September 4th at 9am.

All book club books are available at the Children’s Desk one month prior to the meeting. Registration for all clubs occurs when the book is checked out from the library.